Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117791
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect non-invasive low forceps delivery on pelvic floor muscle strength and postpartum depression in singleton full-term pregnant women
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ya-Jun Zhong, Xiao-Yan Zhang, Yun Shi, Xuan Chen, Dong-Dong Jin and Ya-Ying Huang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the 2023 Academy Level Research Start up Fund Project YK202313
Corresponding Author	Ya-Ying Huang, Department pf Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital (Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University), No. 2666 Ludang Road, Taihu New Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China. xiaoyingzi0927@sina.com
Key Words	Non-invasive forceps midwifery; Natural childbirth; Childbirth experience; Pelvic floor muscle strength; Postpartum depression
Core Tip	Traditional low forceps-assisted delivery requires episiotomy, which may negatively affect childbirth experience and recovery of postpartum pelvic floor muscle strength, potentially contributing to postpartum depressive symptoms. This study highlights that non-invasive low forceps-assisted delivery facilitates the recovery of postpartum pelvic floor muscle strength and helps alleviate postpartum depressive symptoms compared with traditional low forceps-assisted delivery with episiotomy.
Citation	Zhong YJ, Zhang XY, Shi Y, Chen X, Jin DD, Huang YY. Effect non-invasive low forceps delivery on pelvic floor muscle strength and postpartum depression in singleton full-term pregnant women. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-27 09:11
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-27 09:12
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-12 07:46
Return for Revision	2026-03-12 07:46
Revised	2026-03-30 01:55
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-02 09:43
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-07 03:24
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-07 08:54
Articles in Press	2026-05-07 08:54
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